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Colorado Governor Names February 14 as Jack Padilla Day

Posted on February 14, 2020 by JackStrong17
Tribute and Proclamation to Honor Teen Who Died by Suicide DENVER – This Friday, February 14, 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis will proclaim February 14 as Jack Padilla Day. Jackstrong supporters will gather in the State Capitol’s West Foyer at...Read More

‘If we can save one life’: Teens share personal struggles of mental health to save others

Posted on October 28, 2019January 7, 2020 by JackStrong17
The teens are part of a public service campaign to aimed helping to break the stigma surrounding mental health issues. GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Teens across Colorado have discovered their voices and are sharing personal stories of mental health struggles...Read More
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Teen suicide PSAs released by coalition of Colorado state offices, parents, teens

Posted on October 14, 2019November 23, 2019 by JackStrong17
Youths speak out about mental health following stories of south metro suicides. When the impact of a suicide started to take a toll on Jim Janicek's kids, he knew he had to do something. “My kids go to Arapahoe High...Read More

A text, chat line for LGBTQ youth contemplating suicide gets a boost in Colorado

Posted on October 9, 2019January 7, 2020 by JackStrong17
The Trevor Project connected with 1,500 Colorado teens last year, and that’s not nearly enough, the nonprofit says In Colorado, where the leading cause of death for young people is suicide, a related statistic reveals one more layer in a...Read More

‘It’s All Worth It’: Students Featured In PSA’s To Break Silence Around Suicide & Mental Health

Posted on October 8, 2019January 7, 2020 by JackStrong17
DENVER (CBS4) – A new campaign now underway in Colorado hopes to get teens to open up and talk about any issues they may be dealing with. The goal is to break the silence around suicide and mental health. TEEN...Read More

Group launches new awareness campaign tackling teen suicide in Colorado

Posted on October 8, 2019November 23, 2019 by JackStrong17
DENVER -- Colorado has the highest rate of teen suicide in the country. To combat it, the Colorado Attorney General, mental health organizations, filmmakers, families and teenagers all came together Tuesday to launch a new awareness campaign at the Ralph...Read More

No charges in suicide of Cherry Creek High student whose parents alleged was bullied

Posted on May 30, 2019January 7, 2020 by JackStrong17
Greenwood Village police say there’s “no indication that anyone acted with criminal culpability” Students at Cherry Creek High School demonstrate outside the school after walking out of class on Friday, April 5, 2019, to raise awareness about mental health and...Read More
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Family, friends honor Cherry Creek student who took his life, start conversation about mental health

Posted on May 6, 2019January 7, 2020 by JackStrong17
Jack Padilla remembered as a compassionate friend GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Suicide is a painful topic that is affecting a growing number of families. Last February, Cherry Creek High School freshman Jack Padilla took his own life after he was...Read More

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